The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

Storm stops play before Blues close on AFLW finals

Melbourne's inclement spring weather intervened before Carlton improved their finals chances with an easy win over GWS.

AAP · Oct 26, 2025

United triumph in top-of-the-table NBL thriller

Melbourne United have shown they are still the kings of the NBL jungle, edging the Adelaide 36ers in their biggest test of the season.

AAP · Oct 26, 2025

New Report Ranks Electorates Based On Wellbeing, See How Your City Stacks Up

The lowest-scoring electorates included Sydney (NSW), Melbourne (VIC), Blair (QLD), and Spence (SA).

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 26, 2025

Saints did Giants young gun 'dirty', says GWS skipper

GWS captain Toby Greene is happy to see young gun Leek Aleer remain in Sydney, despite a failed trade to St Kilda leaving the defender "rattled".

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Is Melbourne really the ‘crime capital of Australia’?

Melbourne has been in the news in recent weeks following a string of violent, high-profile crimes.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Storm talent hit with death threat in restaurant spat

An NRL star who attempted to intervene in a melee outside a Lebanese restaurant involving his brother has been spared a conviction.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Surfer in distress and rescuer both die in stormy weather in Australia

A surfer in distress and a friend who tried to rescue him both died in stormy weather off the coast of the Australian city of Melbourne

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

British man dies while surfing in Australia storm as friend who tried to help him also drowns

Police believe 36-year-old British national was surfing when his board snapped in high winds

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

British surfer dies after board snaps in rough seas in Melbourne - as friend who tried to save him also perishes

Police believe the 36-year-old British national was surfing when his board snapped in high winds

Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2025

‘Inexperienced’ British surfer drowned in wild Melbourne weather alongside friend who jumped in to save him

Two men who died in sea on Wednesday identified as 36-year-old British national and 43-year-old friend

The Guardian - AU · Oct 23, 2025